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The Helios Chronicles #0.5
Helios Beginnings
The Helios Chronicles is an adult romance series that follows the lives of Andrew 'Helios' Harrison and Madison Ellis as they fight for their love in a world set on tearing them apart. This prequel novella will explore Helios’ life before he becomes Helios, beginning with his time in Detroit, through his difficult life on the streets and subsequent incarceration and ending in Bakersfield with the arrival of Madison Ellis, the woman that would forever change the way he saw the world.
Adult Content: Language, Violence & Drug Use
Adult Content: Language, Violence & Drug Use
- GenresRomance
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2016
About the author
Tawa M. Witko
24 books25 followersTawa M Witko is a licensed clinical psychologist and published author of the non-fiction book Mental Health Care for Urban Indians: Clinical Insights from Native Practitioners (APA Books, 2006) which was one of the first books to address the specific needs within the urban Indian population. In addition she is a co-founder of Winyan Press, LLC with author Mindy Marin. Winyan Press is a female centric publishing house geared at helping female writers find their voice.
While she found a calling in Psychology, her passion has always been writing. She is a multi-genre author that focusses on Young Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Suspense/Thrillers and Native American Fiction. Her first novel, Thirty Eight (Dec 2015), which she co-wrote with her daughter, is a coming of age story utilizing the backdrop of the Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial ride. She also wrote a short story called Shattered Glass which is part of the Thrill of the Hunt Anthology (Dec 2015). She has several stories in the works including 1) A Young Adult series called The Diakrisis Tales. The first in the series, 'An Unexpected Gift' is expected to be released Fall 2016 2) An Adult Romance series called The Helios Chronicles, The first book in the series, 'Helios Awakened' will be out Winter 2016 and 3) a Crime/Suspense series called The Talionic Files which is expected to be released Winter 2017.
In addition to writing, she is the principal editor for author Mindy Marin's Ceaseless Trilogy. The first two books of the series, Birth of the Phoenix (Feb 2015) and Flight of the Thunderbird (Jan 2016) are out now and the final installment Revenge of the Gryphons is expected late 2016.
She currently lives and works on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
While she found a calling in Psychology, her passion has always been writing. She is a multi-genre author that focusses on Young Adult Fiction, Adult Romance, Suspense/Thrillers and Native American Fiction. Her first novel, Thirty Eight (Dec 2015), which she co-wrote with her daughter, is a coming of age story utilizing the backdrop of the Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial ride. She also wrote a short story called Shattered Glass which is part of the Thrill of the Hunt Anthology (Dec 2015). She has several stories in the works including 1) A Young Adult series called The Diakrisis Tales. The first in the series, 'An Unexpected Gift' is expected to be released Fall 2016 2) An Adult Romance series called The Helios Chronicles, The first book in the series, 'Helios Awakened' will be out Winter 2016 and 3) a Crime/Suspense series called The Talionic Files which is expected to be released Winter 2017.
In addition to writing, she is the principal editor for author Mindy Marin's Ceaseless Trilogy. The first two books of the series, Birth of the Phoenix (Feb 2015) and Flight of the Thunderbird (Jan 2016) are out now and the final installment Revenge of the Gryphons is expected late 2016.
She currently lives and works on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
August 19, 2016
I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am that this series is being published. I read eagerly the originally published serialized online version as it was being written and loved it all so much. Tawa is a skilled and gifted storyteller who I am privileged to call a friend. Through her previous writings, we became acquainted and started a friendship sustained by mutual interests. I have enjoyed her stories for years and am thrilled to see this particular one published. These characters, this story, affected me emotionally in a big way. Their struggles are poignant and affect me personally as I had similar life experiences. Andrew and Madison's story is one that I really can't wait to read in this version! This beginnings book left me aching for what Andrew endured and survived. I don't spoil in my reviews so I can't say more. Suffice to say that you really do want to take this journey with them. It's a heart wrenching and ultimately beautiful story!
August 5, 2017
This is a fast paced back story to the next book in the series. It's dark & gritty, and not for the faint of heart.
October 10, 2016
IDK. I guess it's a prequel/novella, so maybe the short page count is the reason why I feel it's so rushed. We all know I hate short stories and novellas.
The age jump was one thing, but the character just didn't match with this guy who's in mid-20's? Who just finished a stint in jail. He comes out as.. a needy little man-child still.
I was hoping for a great new series, but I don't know if I'll like the writing and/or character development.
I doubt I'll continue... but I'm not quite certain yet.
The age jump was one thing, but the character just didn't match with this guy who's in mid-20's? Who just finished a stint in jail. He comes out as.. a needy little man-child still.
I was hoping for a great new series, but I don't know if I'll like the writing and/or character development.
I doubt I'll continue... but I'm not quite certain yet.
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